. >> very big weekend. probably starts tonight actually. >> reporter: and this year, firefighters are trying something new something not so different from an amnesty program. bring your illegal fireworks to the station. >> just ring the doorbell, the firefighters will take possession of them and place them in a 55-gallon drum. >> no questions asked. >> i don't know if it would work. people want to have fun on the 4th of july. >> i don't see why you would turn it in if you could get away with it. >> reporter: how likely is it that people will bring in very expensive illegal fireworks? >> we are hoping that people will make the right decision and bring them to the firehouse. >> reporter: the fact is, firefighters will be relying more heavily on people making the right decisions this year. budget cuts means fewer firefighters are available to patrol the city this weekend leaving neighbors with just one low expectation. >> it will be loud as always. >> hopefully, no one will be injured. no property will be dama